http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/3534258
My HD is in 0% and some other things are under performing.
My HD is in 0% and some other things are under performing.
Computer running slow, odd results on BenchMark test, help!
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Barty1884
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Doesn't look like anything is too horrible, other than you HDD - your HDD can have knock on effects to other components.
I assume it's probably a 5400rpm drive, which is horrible these days for a boot drive. It may also be failing, although you'd need to run detailed diagnostics on that.
I assume it's probably a 5400rpm drive, which is horrible these days for a boot drive. It may also be failing, although you'd need to run detailed diagnostics on that.
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Can you confirm whether you have a 5400rpm or 7200rpm drive?
As for an upgrade, it really depends on your needs. An SSD would be great for a boot drive, even a budget SSD... ~$60-$70.
Provided your HDD is is not failing, you could use the two together.
If however, the HDD is failing & you need to replace, you'll need to consider storage space vs speed.
SSDs are faster, but are much more expensive on a $ to GB basis.
A 1TB HDD (7200rpm) is ~$50, a 240ishGB SSD is a minimum $60ish.
As for an upgrade, it really depends on your needs. An SSD would be great for a boot drive, even a budget SSD... ~$60-$70.
Provided your HDD is is not failing, you could use the two together.
If however, the HDD is failing & you need to replace, you'll need to consider storage space vs speed.
SSDs are faster, but are much more expensive on a $ to GB basis.
A 1TB HDD (7200rpm) is ~$50, a 240ishGB SSD is a minimum $60ish.
Barty1884
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It's probably a 5400rpm - you should be able to find the exact model in device manager and then google it - it should take you to WD's product page, or Newegg etc with the full model number. And the listing will tell you if it's 5400rpm or 7200rpm.
If it's passing diagnostics, chances are it's only a problem as it's slow. An SSD paired with it (with the SSD as your boot drive) should make it almost a non-issue.
If it's passing diagnostics, chances are it's only a problem as it's slow. An SSD paired with it (with the SSD as your boot drive) should make it almost a non-issue.
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Just download Windows 10 here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10
From there, you can create a USB or Disk to install - and skip any prompts for a license key (you'll reactivate once you're back online)
You could disconnect the HDD while you install your OS on the SSD.
Then, you can reattach the HDD and transfer over any files you need to keep - then format the HDD so you have your full 1TB of storage.
From there, you can create a USB or Disk to install - and skip any prompts for a license key (you'll reactivate once you're back online)
You could disconnect the HDD while you install your OS on the SSD.
Then, you can reattach the HDD and transfer over any files you need to keep - then format the HDD so you have your full 1TB of storage.
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